Bellwork Particles of Matter Quest. 1-5

Front

How many states of matter are there?

Back

Three

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has volume and mass.

Front

The particles of a solid:

Back

Holds its shape.

Front

What is volume?

Back

The amount of space an object takes up.

Front

Which of the following is not matter?

Back

Light.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on that object.